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Questions and Answer

Dilation

Can you reverse dilate?
What is an irritable uterus?

Induction/Start of Labor

What can I do to prevent induction?
Does nipple stimulation start labor? How do you do it?
Do you have to be dilated to induce?
My last induction ended in cesarean, will it happen again?

Due dates

It's my due date, where's the baby?

Breech Babies

What are my options with a breech baby?

Pain Relief

Is a headache a complication from a spinal?
Where can I get information on water birth?

Preterm Labor

I've lost my mucous plug at 7 months, will I have an early baby?
I've had two term babies, 3 preemies, what are my chances of another preemie?

Ollie Anne Hamilton, CPM, Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM and Vickii Gervais, CPM answer your pregnancy and birth questions.